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Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Lufthansa Boost Ireland into an Exciting Aviation Playground in 2026

Written by Stacey Kuiper on February 9, 2026. Posted in Airline.

Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Lufthansa Boost Ireland into an Exciting Aviation Playground in 2026

If Ireland’s airports feel busier, louder and full of people glancing at their flight apps, that is not your imagination. The launch of new routes by Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Lufthansa, are scheduled for 2026 and are likely to make Ireland feel connected to the center of the universe. It is expected that 2026 will be one of the most monumental years in the history of Irish Aviation.

Transatlantic Flights, and Scandinavian destinations?

From Dublin, Cork, and Shannon airports, there is a clear signal that Ireland is opening an array of new travel options to the public, with transatlantic routes, Scandinavian destinations, discounted flights to the Balkans, and an unusual number of sun holiday options. It is clear that there will be many new options for employees to take time off.

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Aer Lingus Expands Transatlantic Flights to the US

Aer Lingus has never been shy about connecting flights to the USA, and that is not about to change. From May 25, 2026, Dublin will be accessible to direct flights to Pittsburgh, with flights scheduled for four days a week.

While Pittsburgh might not come to mind when considering Irish aviation industry expansion, it does make some sense. The city has an Irish American heritage, an emerging business connection, and a notable concentration of tech and education. A new gateway opens to Irish travelers. American travelers will have direct flights to Dublin, without tedious airport transfer patterns.

Aer Lingus will launch new direct routes to Dublin, with the first flights to Raleigh-Durham starting on April 13th, 2026. This will be the first direct flight to Dublin from North Carolina’s Research Triangle. Expect a growing number of business and leisure travelers, and visiting academia-related travelers.

New European Routes for City Break Collectors

Aer Lingus has released summer travel options. Starting June 1, 2026, flights to Dublin will be available year-round to Oslo, providing Irish travelers access to Scandinavia’s fjords, saunas, and cheerful winter people.

Summer 2026 will see seasonal flights from Dublin to Asturias and Montpellier, adding to the options of sun-sational, picturesque and perhaps smug holidays (“Oh, you haven’t been to northern Spain yet?”

Cork Airport goes south with new routes to Nice on 7 May 2026 and Santiago de Compostela on 1 June 2026. So, French Riviera and Spanish pilgrimage chic are now only a short flight away from Munster.

Shannon Quietly Levels Up

Shannon Airport is seeing some upgrades right now, Dublin may be getting the news, but Shannon is working hard from itself. Starting in April 2026, a Flughafen Gruppe carrier will be operating seasonal flights to Frankfurt, this is the first time the west of Ireland is getting direct flights to one of the largest financial and aviation hubs in all of Europe.

That means business right! Well, for leisure travelers this means that getting access to all the global connections from Frankfurt that were only reachable via long drives are now available. Shannon is great proof for the fact that some of the regional airports are capable of handling way more traffic than they currently do.

Ryanair Does What Ryanair Does Best

No Irish aviation story would be worth telling without the addition of Ryanair, with new routes and very attractive prices. Starting in April 2026, Ryanair will be starting direct flight from Dublin to Tirana, with this addition Albania is officially on the map for the Dublin to Tirana flights.

Cork gets seasonal sunshine specials with new flights to Chania (Crete) and Zakynthos. Ryanair gets it: cheap flights to Greece is an offer that’s hard to refuse for the average Irish holidaymaker.

Grown-Up Sunshine

Aer Lingus has also rolled out a summer surprise: for June 2026, they have a direct flight from Dublin to Cancun. Yes, that’s Mexico. Sun, sand, and all the fun of the holiday from the comfort of your seat (no stops!). It signals a demand from Irish holidaymakers for direct flights to the beaches, particularly ones that don’t require the hassle of US stopovers.

The Year of 2026

All of this points to one factor: it’s a prosperous time for Irish aviation. There’s a promising demand for Transatlantic flights, and with a developing tourist trade, there’s a new confidence with the airlines to experiment with new routes.

All of this adds up to the developing potential for unrestricted travel from Ireland. It means airports in all areas expanding, low-cost carriers to developing regions, full-service airlines betting on their routes, and a wide open market from end to end for the avaialble carriers. It all means unfettered travel from the isand’s to the end of the developing routes from fully loaded airlines.

It also means a wide open market and unrestricted travel from end to end of the routes available to the airlines. It all comes together to demand unrestricted travel from the isand’s to the end of the developing routes from fully loaded airlines. It also means a wide open market from end to end to travel from the isand’s to the end of the developing routes from fully loaded airlines.

Last Call for Boarding

The launch of new routes across the US, Europe, and Mexico makes Irish aviation history for 2026. Whether it’s for work, holiday, or simply taking advantage of a great deal, flying from Ireland has never been better.

Now the only question is, what destination will you choose?

Corendon launches exciting 2025 flights from Maastricht Airport

Written by Stacey Kuiper on April 23, 2025. Posted in Airline.

Maastricht’s Summer Is Cleared for Takeoff and Your Flip-Flops Just Got Nervous

Grab your sunnies, slap on some SPF, and start pretending you know how to pack lightly—because Corendon Airlines is officially back at Maastricht Aachen Airport, and the 2025 summer season is taking off faster than you can say “beach, please.”

The first flight soared into the sky on April 21, launching a summer filled with sand, sun, and questionable inflight snack choices. And no, this isn’t a drill. Your path to Greek islands and beyond just got a whole lot smoother (and way more affordable).

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Crete, Zakynthos, and a Surprise Guest Called Bulgaria

This year, Corendon is playing all the hits. Crete and Zakynthos are back on the playlist from April through October, delivering the kind of holiday vibes that pair beautifully with beach towels, souvlaki, and spontaneous sunset selfies.

But wait—there’s a limited-time bonus track. In July and August, Corendon is throwing in Burgas, Bulgaria, because clearly someone at HQ said, “You know what this summer needs? More Black Sea and less predictability.”

And they were right. Imagine telling your friends you’re off to Bulgaria this summer, then watching their confused faces as you smugly sip something local and Google what Bulgarian rose oil actually is. (Spoiler: it’s a thing, and it smells fancy.)

25 Years of Budget Sunburns and Good Decisions

While you’re mentally packing your suitcase (and pretending you won’t overpack), let’s take a moment to toast Corendon on its 25th birthday. Yes, they’ve been flying us to affordable paradise for a quarter of a century—first as a scrappy tour operator in 2000, and by 2005, a full-blown airline taking off like your uncle’s dance moves at a Greek wedding.

Maastricht’s been part of the journey since day one, making this whole return feel like a sweet, sun-kissed reunion. Cue emotional montage of early 2000s passengers in questionable swimwear and sunburns that lasted until September.

So here’s to 25 years of saving summer one beach flight at a time. Long may your tray tables be upright and your legroom dreams marginally fulfilled.

Meanwhile, Ryanair’s Also Here and Loud About It

Not to be left out of the sunny action, Ryanair has entered the group chat, flinging open the gates to Girona, Alicante, Porto, Zadar, and Bari. Translation: you now have no excuse not to indulge in sangria, skip stones in the Adriatic, or eat seafood risotto like a local (or at least like someone confidently using Google Translate).

Basically, Maastricht Aachen Airport is having a hot girl summer. Small airport, big travel dreams. No long security lines, no getting lost in Terminal 19C—just a quick in-and-out to your next Mediterranean moment.

Your 2025 Summer Game Plan, Sorted

Whether you’re Team Corendon, Team Ryanair, or just Team “Get Me Out of Here Before I Buy Another Rain Jacket,” Maastricht has you covered.

Think Greek island escapes, surprise Black Sea moments, Portuguese pastries, and Italian beach naps—all starting from a charming little airport that’s clearly punching above its weight.

This summer, let’s skip the stress and embrace the spontaneity. Imagine casually saying, “Oh, I’m off to Zakynthos this weekend,” while sipping your €2 airport coffee and feeling deeply superior.

So go ahead—book the flight, pack that floppy hat you swore you’d never wear again, and dust off your passport. Because Maastricht’s summer is in full swing, the boarding gate is open, and your best tan yet is just a few hours away.

Corendon is back, the sun is out, and the only baggage you need is rolling behind you.